dragonflyer was discussing circular foot V's tack method for sewing in circles. Here is a close-up of one of the squares I have made for a quilt(a UFO)I have done using the circular foot. I have used a twin needle to do quilt the pattern on the rest of the block. Shirley

Awesome absolutely beautiful. do you want to give lessons on this. I am wanting to do this really bad. Do you live in Alabama? LOL

Wow! I have a circular foot - I do not know if it does this? Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by shirley124 16 Jun 2012

I'm sure you could do something similar.

Beautiful design. Great job.

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by shirley124 16 Jun 2012

Thank You

This is beautiful! Very elegant!

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by shirley124 16 Jun 2012

Many Thanks

Well, this quilt puts you at the top of the class for sure! The elegance of the design, the creativity of the elements of the quilt, and the precision of the stitching are amazing. I'm feeling a little jealous here...

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by shirley124 16 Jun 2012

Thank you for your kind words. I was shown how to do the twin needle work but the centre was my idea. I have 20 blocks done with different flowers in the middle. The other blocks are using lots of other techniques and may or may not ever get done LOL Shirley

I said it once and I say it again...this is just BEAUTIFUL! I am going to definately give this a try! So, it looks like the center heart design was embroidered before you put the block together..and the circular designs were done through the batting and backing?? Never thought of using a twin needle to quilt a block either..you are so creative...thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

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by dragonflyer 16 Jun 2012

As a second note...can you post a picture of the back of this block so we can see how it looks finished on the back? So lovely!

by shirley124 16 Jun 2012

Thanks for your kind words. No the batting was ironed on 1st. then I did the circular design, then embroidered the heart flower in the centre and finally the twin needle work. I don't think a picture of the back would show up very well as it is white batting and white bobbin thread. I'll take a photo, if it shows up I'll post it for you to see. Shirley. By the way has it convinced you to buy the circular foot?

Beautiful, guess I will have to find mine and dust it off.
Hugs Joann

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by shirley124 16 Jun 2012

Yes. get it out and use it. Thanks

I don't know nothing about this technique, but is a delicate, stunning and amazing work. It's beautiful!!!**

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thank y=You for your kind words.

This is beautiful!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thank you

Amazing work, I would like to try something like this tell us more about it. where you got your design? and how you when about doing it?

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Calico is ironed on to iron-on batting before embroidery is done. Sew circular edging combining decorative stitches from your machine. Then embroider desgin of your choice in the centre. Then mark pattern on the outside area and sew using the twin needle. The stitches I have used in the circle are from the Janome 8 & 9000 machines. But there would be similar ones on other machines. Shirley

by rescuer 15 Jun 2012

Thank you for telling us how you did this. I guess I know what is on my list of things to buy.

Absolutely lovely.

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thank You

Shirley this is absolutely beautiful, it just pops out at you. Love it and must say you have me intrigued, will check this out.
thanks for sharing this masterpiece,
hugs
Michelle

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Many Thanks.

This is absolutely stunning!!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Many Thanks

Looks great!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

Wow! That is very impressive!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thank You

Very nice. I have never tried the circular foot it looks a great effect. Hugs Joyce

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks. You can get some great effects with different stitch patterns. Sometime you need to pull a little or push fabric a little to get patterns to meet. Hugs Shirley

I went out and bought a circular foot for myself after I saw this work of you. It is so beautiful. Thanks.

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

I hope you enjoy your new foot. Play with different stitch combinations and have fun. Shirley

Beautiful!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

Wow great job.:):)

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

Very pretty!!!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

This is gorgeous!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

Excellent:):)

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks.

Beautiful work! I am sure when you finish the quilt, it will be a masterpiece!

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks. I hope it will be, That's if it ever gets finished. LOL

this is stunning work

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

Very eloquently stitched.

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

WOW, what a great job you have done! Congratulations, Shirley.
Hugs, Lidia

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by shirley124 15 Jun 2012

Thanks

beautiful work♥might have to think about buying one of those

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by shirley124 14 Jun 2012

It is a great foot. But check in commumity to see what dragonflyer has to say about the tack method.

Shirley this is beautiful You have done a tremendous job! Hugs Loralye

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by shirley124 14 Jun 2012

Thanks Loralye

This is lovely and stunning work - I say if you can do this with that circular foot - the money is well spent.

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by shirley124 14 Jun 2012

I think so too. Much more convenient. Thanks

Shirley, thanks for sharing this. The photo hasn't shown up - I will be back in a minute to comment.